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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.19 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.19 and 153.02 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.19 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.19 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.19 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 56,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034.93/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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